That really looks impressive, Chris. So, since also the pins are renewed, I think, you will not have any more problems with an instable tuning after a certain period of acclimatisation. I´m curious, how the new sound will be. I think, in summary the restauration can only be an improvement!

Yes, I think that is what I should expect. I also hope that, as the adction will be serviced, it may play a bit lighter an easier, though in that respect it will never be like the Grotrian with its moderner, lighter action.

Thanks for sharing the pics... looks like things are coming along beautifully. I'm with Andreas - I can't wait to hear the finished product!

_________________Though everything else may appear shallow and repulsive, even the smallest task in music is so absorbing, and carries us so far away from town, country, earth, and all worldly things, that it is truly a blessed gift of God.

Yeah, I'm with you on that. But that darker gray does look quite sharp. The upside to gray felt is that I would think that dust wouldn't show up so badly on it. I'm always after the dust that gets on my grand's bright red felt, going after it with the vacuum cleaner all the time.

_________________Though everything else may appear shallow and repulsive, even the smallest task in music is so absorbing, and carries us so far away from town, country, earth, and all worldly things, that it is truly a blessed gift of God.

Today I tried out my revised Gaveau and decided I want it back again. It sounds much clearer and more defined than before, without losing its distinctive character (which was what I was afraid of). Doesn't play quite as smooth as the Grotrian, but that is to be expected. It felt a bit spongy to start with, but I quickly got used to that again. If he can make the action a bit lighter still, and refresh the woodwork a bit, I guess I can be happy with this for many years to come.

Got the Gaveau back today. The guys had a bit of trouble there... They let it slip in the van so it landed almost upside down. The youngest one had his shin grazed quite painfully. They were not happy bunnies, and neither was I. Luckily the damage seems to be limited, only one corner of the lid which I guess can be repaired without too much trouble. Could have been much worse. Always look on the bright side !

I'm glad to have it back though. It sure looks so much better in my room than that huge shiny black Grotrian. And it sounds much brighter than before.

Hi Chris, sometimes one has to survive a little scare to enjoy the remainder of one's joy... I am glad that the big mystery of the sound has been solved. Congratulations, I hope you enjoy your "new" piano! I am curious as to what qualities of the sound are the same and what is different on the new piano in terms of tone, timbre, sustain, touch, dynamic control, etc. BTW, I didn't disappear, it's just that I getaway after work on weekends in the summer to the ocean.

_________________"Nobility of spirit has more to do with simplicity than ostentation, wisdom rather than wealth, commitment rather than ambition." ~Riccardo Muti

Congratulations on getting your instrument back! I look forward to hearing some new recordings on it. I am glad that the piano wasn't too hard-hit in the fall... I would not have been happy about the incident either.

_________________Though everything else may appear shallow and repulsive, even the smallest task in music is so absorbing, and carries us so far away from town, country, earth, and all worldly things, that it is truly a blessed gift of God.

Wow, that accident with the Gaveau on the truck must have been upsetting to say the very least--some damage plus a minor injury too. Sorry to hear that. Sounds though that the piano is in good shape except for the needed minor repair to the lid. We're very lucky here in my city, as there is a small moving company that specializes only in moving pianos, so they have a knack for those jobs. There are regular moving companies here too, but with them things can become more "iffy" in handling heavy grands.

As the piano settles in with your playing and more tunings, the sound will ripen over the months ahead. There will probably be a few glitches, but your technician will undoubtedly iron those out to your full satisfaction. I'm not surprised that you ultimately chose the Gaveau over the Grotrian loaner. If you really love an instrument, and you can express your musical intentions very well with it, then why change? Best of luck with you "new" piano. You must be excited!

David

_________________"Interpreting music means exploring the promise of the potential of possibilities." David April

I'm glad to have it back though. It sure looks so much better in my room than that huge shiny black Grotrian. And it sounds much brighter than before.

Have my congratulations on your freshly restored Gaveau! I have listened to and commented on your newest Bartok-recordings and I only can acknowledge, that your restored Gaveau sounds much brighter and clearer than before. I also suppose, it got back more of its original Gaveau-sound. (It´s just a feeling, I´m no expert concerning instruments of Gaveau.) So, I think, your piano technician has done a good work and so it´s a good decision to take it back. An original restored Gaveau is rarer than a Grotrian, but the main argument for your choice is, that you feel happy with it. I also think, that your restored Gaveau has a very beautiful and original (individual) character of sound! You can be proud to have such an instrument.

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